Be Part of the Equation
We have seen that when people come together to engage in creative,
positive art programs, wonderful things happen. Exploration, learning,
dialogue, increased understanding, and strengthened relationships are the
sum of
Art with a Heart's efforts.
Art with a Heart's equation is the answer to
a better Baltimore:
art education + compassion + consistent engagement!
Please consider making a generous donation via PayPal to help Art with a Heart continue
this important work.
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(Art of) Leader
ship in Action
Alumni from the 2016 inaugural cohort of the Art of Leadership program participated in the Teen Summit on violence at the
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
. Art of Leadership alumni Tempess White and Anthony Wilson served as panelists for the Program, providing insight into challenges teens face and offering practical solutions to improve their community. Art with a Heart also led a breakout session during the Summit.
Inspired by James Pate's exhibit,
Kin Killin Kin
, Art with a Heart, with the help of Art of Leadership alumna Mahey Gheis, engaged students in creating a meaningful community mural, "Kin Encouraging Kin," as a healing response to the violence plaguing inner cities across the country.
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Join us for a Holiday Open House!
On November 26th, 5-7pm, join Art with a Heart for the annual
Holiday Open House. The evening will be filled with merriment and celebration as we commemorate the sixth anniversary of HeARTwares, Art with a Heart's social enterprise/retail store. Not only is November 26th Small Business Saturday, but it is also the first day of the Miracle on 34th Street lights!
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AND...Baltimore has 15 New Benches!!!
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When Life gives you a Rainy Day, Make Rainbows!
In the process of learning color and composition, students in Art with a Heart classes at
Glenmount Elementary/Middle School painted landscapes with a character walking in the rain. Students then applied their knowledge of the color wheel and added rainbow umbrellas.
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Heritage's Fall Festivities
Art with a Heart's teacher reading a book about Fall
and then celebrating the arrival of autumn by painting collages inspired by the book's themes.
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Textural Trees at Paul's Place
First graders in Art with a Heart's after-school program at
Paul's Place explored diverse textures in visual art using
corrugated cardboard, tissue paper, and recycled plastic. Students then enjoyed creating mixed-media fall landscapes with abundant and colorful supplies.
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Eye Spy...Three Eyes!!!
Pre-kindergarten students in Art with a Heart classes at
Kidzstuff Childcare Center used oil pastels to create pumpkins and practiced shape recognition by adding geometric facial features. The students had a great time making their silly jack-o-lanterns and sharing them with their friends.
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Hopkins Mosaic Installations
4' x4' community mosaic murals. The mosaics were installed this month in JHHS's new legal building.
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Flowers at the Family Tree
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Thank You!
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"Falling" into Work!
Art with a Heart's Fall Job Program is off to a great start with participants from Youth Empowered Society working on holiday themed products. Participants have also enjoyed working alongside many community service groups, giving back while building their professional network. One student said that working with the different groups made him "feel good about himself" and made him realize that "it's always good to have a team." Make sure to check out their handmade art pieces on November 26th at Art with a Heart's Holiday Open House.
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Evergreen Health Art Initiative
Art with a Heart facilitated a team-building art initiative with staff from all locations of
Evergreen Health.
Participants created "Fantastical Faces" with plaster, recycled materials, paint and embellishments. One participant said that it was a "great activity to express our personalities while socializing with co-workers." Another staff member shared that she felt "renewed, relaxed, inspired, creative, and joyful!" The finished masks will be displayed in the Evergreen Health offices to help create a welcoming, fun and colorful atmosphere.
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Knowledge is Power
The 2017 Art of Leadership cohort is an impressive group of young leaders! This month, s
tudents were engaged in learning about educational inequities. Students were fortunate to begin their October session with a tour of Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School (LMCJ) led by Monica Mitchell, the school's Board Chair and Art of Leadership Advisory Board member, along with LMCJ's Executive Director, Laurel Freedman. Students were further informed during a panel discussion with a LMCJ student, parent, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Freedman and Jason Botel, Executive Director of MarylandCAN. Students returned to HeARTwares enlightened and committed to a discussion (while making art) on visionary leadership and its relevance to education.
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